In California, Starbucks is winding down a compostable cups trial following disappointing results. The fiber-based cups, which the coffee giant began trialing in West Hollywood in February, did not have the “functionality [to meet] customer needs,” a spokeperson told WeHo. The cups also required industrial composters, because of a bioplastic coating. The Cool Down also […]
In Seattle, Starbucks has switched to compostable cold cups and lids made out of fiber-based paperboard and bioplastic liners. The rollout covers fourteen states, including California. “I think it’s a great start and I’m thrilled Starbucks is doing this,” said Susan Keefe, director of SoCal Beyond Plastics, a nationwide nonprofit fighting plastic pollution. “There’s always […]
In Japan, Starbucks has introduced new plant-based, biodegradable straws as the coffee chain works to cut waste in half by 2030. The new straw is made from Green Planet, which uses plant oils instead of petroleum feedstocks. The material degrades into CO2 and water by microorganisms living in sea water and soil, mitigating issues of […]
In the United Kingdom, Starbucks is testing fiber-based cold cups designed and produced by Finnish packaging specialist Huhtamaki. According to Packaging World, the trial is being conducted across selected Starbucks stores in the U.K. The single-use cups are made from fiber-based materials and feature a compostable barrier coating, offering an alternative to the conventional plastic-lined […]
In California and Minnesota, Starbucks will begin a trial using compostable paper cups with biobased liner and molded-fiber lids at several locations. California and Minnesota locations were chosen for the pilot because both are implementing Extended Producer Responsibility laws. Starbucks hopes that the new cups and lids will help it reach its goal of having […]
